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Robert Morris University, Pennsylvania

Overview of Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University is located in a large suburb, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Robert Morris University top out at the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study business and management and computer science and engineering.

Robert Morris University Selectivity

The admissions department at Robert Morris University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 540 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.

Student Body

Robert Morris University offers classes to 5,095 students (3,873 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Northeast Conference competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Robert Morris University is an independent, co-educational institution committed to offering high quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs that integrate the liberal arts with technical and professional programs."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108-1189
General Phone: (412) 262-8200
Admissions Phone: (412) 262-8206
Financial Aid Phone: (412) 262-8212
http://www.rmu.edu

Robert Morris University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Robert Morris University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management697business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, taxation, non-profit management, ...
Education And Teaching256secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, business teaching, curriculum and instruction
Computer Science And Engineering126information science, systems analyst, software engineering, computer security, computer services management
Media81communication studies
Liberal Arts51interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, economics, liberal arts and sciences
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy39sports and fitness management
Hospitality28hospitality management, tourism and travel
Engineering25engineering management, manufacturing engineering, engineering
Mathematics10applied mathematics
Medical Adminstration6health care administration
Design5design and visual communication
Transportation2aviation operations
Therapy And Counseling0psychology
Conservation And Resource Management0environmental science
Nursing And Emergency Medicine0registered nursing

Number of programs and degrees for Robert Morris University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree76333
Master's degree37518
Postbaccalaureate certificate1582
Doctor's degree143
Award of less than 1 academic year136
Associate's degree22
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Student Body

In 2005, Robert Morris University had a total enrollment of 5,095 students (3,873 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men60%
Women40%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate74%
Graduate26%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White66%
Black6%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races24%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1921%
20-2120%
22-2418%
25-2914%
30-349%
35-396%
40-498%
50-642%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania82%
Ohio4%
Foreign countries2%
Maryland2%
New York2%
Michigan1%
New Jersey1%
Minnesota1%
Virginia1%
Florida1%
West Virginia1%

Robert Morris University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time77 %
Part-Time42 %

Robert Morris University Room and Board (2005)

Robert Morris University offers campus housing for 1,300 of its 3,873 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Robert Morris University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,5842,04579%69534%
Men1,4371,17081%41936%
Women1,14787576%27632%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450540
SAT Math460570
ACT Verbal1722
ACT Math1823
ACT Composite1923

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT91%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT7%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (412) 262-8206

Robert Morris University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 15,152
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 15,152
Room and board$ 7,670
Room charge$ 4,650
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,020
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 2,500

Financial Aid:
Robert Morris University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335900)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (412) 262-8212

Robert Morris University Faculty

Robert Morris University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year13$99,8871*
Associate professorcalendar year8$86,5041*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$64,4173$67,347
All faculty totalcalendar year24$90,9925$77,028

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year16$71,8395$65,965
Associate professoracademic year23$67,08310$66,203
Assistant professoracademic year29$59,80719$59,916
Lectureracademic year2*5$26,006
All faculty totalacademic year70$64,05339$57,956

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Robert Morris University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballNortheast Conference
BasketballNortheast Conference
TrackNortheast Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total7689165
Track211839
Basketball121628
Football17017
All Other Sports265581

Robert Morris University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Taxation

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Manufacturing Engineering

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General

MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Robert Morris University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Robert Morris University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Robert Morris University % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Robert Morris University % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Robert Morris University Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Robert Morris University Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Robert Morris University Number of students
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Robert Morris University Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Robert Morris University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Robert Morris University % of degrees in media
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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